- Paperback: 752 pages
- Publisher: Faber and Faber (18 Jun 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 057119267X
- ISBN-13: 978-0571192670
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 13.5 x 4.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 795,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book provides an exhaustive guide to all the wonderful wines of the South of France - from the Spanish border to the Italian frontier, including the Island of Corsica. There's been a revolution in quality and variety in the wines of the South of France, with the vineyards of the Midi now among the most exciting in Europe. New areas are opening up, new growers are moving in - grubbing up mass producers, introducing new grape varieties, allowing yields to plummet, employing modern techniques and new growing methods to improve these wines beyond recognition. So says the author, who has re-visited and reasearched each area by history, viticulture, vinification techniques and the developments of all key growers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Must-have guide to the wines of the south of France,
By jamie@wineanorak.com (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Wines of the South of France: From Banyuls to Bellet (Paperback)
Few would disagree with the assertion that the South of France is one of the most happening places on the wine map. It's also one of the fastest-changing, so this book is a much-needed navigational aid for fans of this dynamic region. It's a substantial, bulky work of more than 500 pages, dealing comprehensively with the wines of the Roussillon, Languedoc, Provence and Corsica. Logically laid out, the different sub regions and communes are covered chapter by chapter, with the key producers in each profiled in detail. George has clearly done a tremendous amount of research (which must have been great fun), and the coverage is pretty comprehensive. It's not just about wine: there's plenty of historical and cultural context, too, and the text paints a vivid picture of the country and people behind the wines. There's a lot of discussion about the dynamic state of flux in region is in, with ambitious young producers replacing complacent vignerons, and moribund cooperatives being revitalized. Throughout, there's a great sense of optimism and hope, only partially dampened by the unwieldy officialdom of the INAO.Overall, it's a superb work. However, I have a few slight frustrations (and bear in mind that these are just minor criticisms of an otherwise fantastic book). First, the format. It's a lengthy book, with the text broken up only by the odd black-and-white map. You get the feeling that a creative editor with more of a budget could have really done something spectacular with George's research and writing. As it is, the book isn't quite sure of what it's trying to be. Is it a reference work, or is it trying to tell a story? As a reference work its failing is that it's not laid out in an accessible enough format. You need to dig through the text pretty hard to find what you are looking for. And the producer profiles are just a little too short on detail; the tasting notes rather too sketchy. And as a 'reading' book, the huge scope of the work and relentless detail means it's not an easy book to read cover-to-cover, despite George's fluent writing style. And I suspect it's too much to ask for some photographs...? I would also have liked to see more strongly expressed opinions -- more infectious enthusiasm and passion. George rarely lets on that she's excited by the wines that she tastes, and hides what you'd suspect is genuine enthusiasm behind somewhat neutral, dispassionate prose. Despite these frustrations (which I guess are mainly with the Faber format, but credit to them -- who else would have commissioned this?) this book really is an essential purchase for anyone the slightest bit serious about southern French wines, and you really ought to invest in a copy.
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This review is from: The Wines of the South of France: From Banyuls to Bellet (Paperback)
I was very disappointed with this. I did not find it very useful at all but then I was comparing it to Oz Clarkes Bordeaux which is how wine guides should be written!
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South west wines,
By Frank Nelson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Wines of the South of France (Mitchell Beazley Classic Wine Library) (Paperback)
This is a great book and useful resource for people wanting to explore the wines of South west France. To me this is a region which has not been fully explored yet the world over. Some great wines come from this area, but little is known about them. This book as well as all of the books in this line provides useful background and information for starting to know more about this area.
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